throw vs set

throw and set both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, set is a hypernym of throw; that is, set is a word with a broader meaning than throw:

Other hypernyms of throw include lay, place, pose, position, put.

As verbs, set is a hypernym of throw; that is, set is a word with a broader meaning than throw:

Other hypernyms of throw include lay, place, pose, position, put.

throw (noun)	set (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	several exercises intended to be done in series
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	the act of putting something in position
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a single chance or instance	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
	an unofficial association of people or groups
	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

throw (adjective)	set (adjective)
	set down according to a plan
	being below the horizon
	converted to solid form (as concrete)
	fixed and unmoving
	(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
	situated in a particular spot or position
	determined or decided upon as by an authority

throw (verb)	set (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	arrange attractively
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	produce fruit
utter with force; utter vehemently	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
propel through the air	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
place or put with great energy	equip with sails or masts
cause to fall off	become gelatinous
to remove	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface	get ready for a particular purpose or event
make on a potter's wheel	fix conclusively or authoritatively
put or send forth	estimate
organize or be responsible for	decide upon or fix definitely
cause to be confused emotionally	establish as the highest level or best performance
move violently, energetically, or carelessly	urge to attack someone
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly	put into a certain place or abstract location
	fix in a border
	give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
	insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
	put into a position that will restore a normal state
	adapt for performance in a different way
	locate
	set in type
	apply or start
	disappear beyond the horizon